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Nasa's Bold Move: New Commercial Space Stations by 2030

9/25/2025

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NASA plans commercial space stations to replace the International Space Station (ISS), deorbiting in 2030.
The ISS has been continuously occupied for nearly 25 years.
NASA partners with private companies, including Vast Space, to develop these stations.
Haven-1, planned for May 2026, includes a science lab, four-astronaut accommodations, and costs well below $12 million daily.

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NASA plans commercial space stations to replace the International Space Station (ISS), deorbiting in 2030.
The ISS has been continuously occupied for nearly 25 years.
NASA partners with private companies, including Vast Space, to develop these stations.
Haven-1, planned for May 2026, includes a science lab, four-astronaut accommodations, and costs well below $12 million daily.